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Best of the web on women and tech

Take a moment, prompt your thoughts and gain a little perspective. This week’s best of the web thinks about women and tech.

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Inclusivity vs Elitism – permission to join the conversation

TED and Davos, social media and blogs. When it comes to joining the conversation, both extremes seem to assume that women still require permission to speak.

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Ten pro writer shortcuts

Amateurs talk about inspiration. Professional writers just go to work. Here are ten techniques that help me get work done more efficiently.

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Readability analysis for writers

When you write, you’re working for the reader. Not your boss and not yourself. This is why readability metrics can be helpful. They are a tool to get past your ego and management pressure to write badly. This article explains how they work and gives useful links to readability tools for Word, WordPress, Google, website and free text analysis.

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Best of the web on social media writing

The best of the web on social media writing. Writing about, for and on those sites of collective conversation we so often call home.

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50 words that will improve your writing

Vital vocabulary: 50 words to improve precision, enticement, intrigue and clarity of communication.

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Shameless click-bait images on Slate

Slate’s gratuitous click bait imagery adds nothing to healthcare debate

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Best of the web on copywriting

A few fascinating, instructive and thought-provoking posts from around the web, all about copywriting and content marketing.

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Hiring a writer? 10 must-ask questions

Hiring a writer? 10 must-ask questions to avoid problems, delays and bad chemistry.

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Nine business clip art fails

Avoid these classic clip art clichés. Do you really need a picture of shaking hands or shiny office people on your website?

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